Review Questions:
Chapter 20 - "Old Man Shilsky"
1. When James went to find his mother's hometown, why did Eddie Thompson laugh when he found out James was Shilsky's grandson?
2. Why did Eddie hold back in expressing his feelings on Shilsky?
3. Why do you think Ruth cried when she talked to him on the phone?
Chapter 21 - "A Bird Who Flies"
4. Why does Ruth say the Jew in her died when her mother died?
5. What is the significance of Ruth's mom always singing "Birdie, Birdie, fly away"? What analogies can be made?
Read chapters 22 & 23 for homework
Questions for 20 & 21 due at the beginning of class on Friday.
Read Chapters 20 & 21.
Review Questions:
Chapter 20 - "Old Man Shilsky"
1. When James went to find his mother's hometown, why did Eddie Thompson laugh when he found out James was Shilsky's grandson?
2. Why did Eddie hold back in expressing his feelings on Shilsky?
3. Why do you think Ruth cried when she talked to him on the phone?
Chapter 21 - "A Bird Who Flies"
4. Why does Ruth say the Jew in her died when her mother died?
5. What is the significance of Ruth's mom always singing "Birdie, Birdie, fly away"? What analogies can be made?
Read chapters 22 & 23 for homework
Questions for 20 & 21 due at the beginning of class on Friday.